Noticias – Press Release
The City of Austin Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for the Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant
The Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas is proud to announce the first annual law student writing competition for the Lazzari Memorial Prize. The Section will award the Lazzari Memorial Prize to the best student paper on one of the announced artist advocacy topics (listed via the link below). The Lazzari Memorial Prize is a $1,000 cash prize paid to the author and publication of the winning paper in the Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Journal. The winning author also receives their membership facilitated into the Section, a complimentary registration for the 2022 Entertainment Law Institute and Bootcamp in Austin, recognition at the Institute, and an invitation to the Institute’s private speakers dinner in Austin. If needed, a travel stipend will be made available.
Governor Abbott’s Texas Task Force On Concert Safety Holds Meeting In San Antonio
Governor Greg Abbott's Texas Task Force on Concert Safety held their fifth meeting, and third in-person meeting, in San Antonio yesterday. Hosted by the Alamodome, the meeting brought together public safety and industry experts, as well as expert contributors and local authorities, to continue the ongoing discussion of best practices for concert safety. The task force held their last meeting at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) in Bryan on December 15 and their first in-person meeting in Arlington on December 10.
Governor Abbott’s Texas Task Force On Concert Safety Holds Second In-Person Meeting In Bryan
Governor Greg Abbott's Texas Task Force on Concert Safety yesterday held their fourth meeting, and second in-person meeting, in Bryan. Hosted by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), public safety and industry experts, as well as expert contributors and local authorities, came together to discuss best practices for concert safety. The task force held their previous meeting at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington last week.
Governor Abbott’s Texas Task Force On Concert Safety Holds Meeting In Arlington
Governor Greg Abbott's Texas Task Force on Concert Safety yesterday held their third meeting, and first in-person meeting, at Global Life Park in Arlington. Hosted by the Texas Rangers organization, over 45 public safety and industry experts, as well as expert contributors and local authorities, came together to discuss best practices for concert safety.
29 Texas Born-or-Based Acts Received a Total of 30 Grammy Nominations
29 Texas born-or-based acts received a total of 30 Grammy nominations. The Recording Academy will present the 64th GRAMMY Awards on Monday, Jan. 31, 2021 on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on demand on Paramount+ from 7:00 pm CT.
Governor Abbott Forms Texas Task Force On Concert Safety Following Astroworld Festival Tragedy
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the formation of the Texas Task Force on Concert Safety in the wake of the tragedy at Astroworld Festival in Houston that left at least eight concertgoers dead and injured hundreds of others. The task force will be led by Texas Music Office Director Brendon Anthony and will consist of safety experts, law enforcement, fire fighters, state agencies, music industry leaders, and others.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Hutto
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Hutto will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Wednesday, October 20. TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will be present to explain the Music Friendly Community designation and answer questions.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Bryan
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and AdventGX will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop in Bryan on Monday, October 18. TMO Director Brendon Anthony will be present to explain the Music Friendly Community designation and answer questions.